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Fear can be crippling.

What is it that you fear? Fear is not a stranger to any of us. We may be afraid of anything–losing our loved ones, death, failure, or the unknown.

We even think of potential “what-if” scenarios to be afraid of like: “What if someone hurts me?” “What if something happens to my children?” or, “What if my family hates me forever because of what I’ve done?”

The good news is, we don’t have to live in the shame of our past or the fear of what the future may bring.

God has called us to more than that.

People try different solutions to fear. They may try to drown their fears in anti-anxiety meds, stimulants, food, friends, entertainment or drugs. However, just numbing your fear isn’t a good or a permanent solution.

The only thing that can set you free from the fear that binds you, is something that is bigger than that fear.

God is bigger than our fear.

In fact, the Bible says that God’s perfect love “casts out fear”. When we know that the Powerful God is with us, we don’t have to be afraid. He said that He is on our side and He’ll never leave us.

His love is constant. His love for us doesn’t change based on our past, present or future. His love is unconditional–not based on our performance.

Choose to believe the truth that God is for you–not against you. He will be beside you every moment, and nothing will be able to separate you from His love.

Remember: When faced with fear, choose to trust in God. Know that He is always with you. He is more powerful than anything you fear.

What God wants:

Give peace to your troubled heart and mind.

Banish any and all fear that you have.

Surround you with the knowledge of His presence.

ReflectionQuestions:

What things do I fear?

How does my fear impact my daily life and my decisions?

Will I allow God’s presence and His love set me free from my fears?

Take a moment to hear from God:

Read the following Bible passages for the day and ask God to speak to you:

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Are you in love with money?

Money isn’t evil, but loving money too much is.

Think about it. Greed for more money motivates some to sin. People often lie and are dishonest in order to get money. They take bribes, steal, and commit crimes such as hold-ups, selling drugs, or kidnapping for ransom.

People often think that having more money will make them happy.

Unfortunately, if you depend on money for happiness, you will always be disappointed. Money can’t buy you true happiness. Money can’t buy you love. Only God can give these to you.

The Proper Perspective

We need a proper perspective on money. Money is important, but it is simply a tool that we use. Choose to honor God with this tool. Choose to use your money wisely. Make smart choices.

It’s good to want improvement, but don’t let greed control your decisions. Contentment can’t be found in material things, people or circumstances. True fulfillment and contentment is found in Jesus Christ.

In fact, God tells us that we don’t have to worry about money. He has promised to be our Provider. We can trust that He will be faithful to provide all of the things we need.

Remember: If you choose to make God your first priority, He will be faithful to provide all of your needs.

What God wants:

Bless you abundantly so you can bless others.

Teach you how to make wise financial choices.

Show you His faithfulness in the area of finances.

ReflectionQuestions:

What are the things that I value the most?

Do I judge myself by how much money I have?

Am I trusting God to be my provider?

Take a moment to hear from God:

Read the following Bible passages for the day and ask God to speak to you:

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The Real You

Do you have bad habits that you just can’t seem to break, no matter how hard you try? Are you addicted to something that is slowly destroying you? Do you feel hopeless in this area?

The Holy Spirit gives us power to break any addiction that we might be enslaved to.

If you have accepted Christ as your Savior, His Spirit lives in you. He genuinely cares about you and wants you to be healthy and whole. No matter what addictions you may be fighting, Jesus can give you hope for a fresh start.

Be honest with yourself.

First, we have to admit that we have a problem and that we can’t keep going on like we have in the past. Second, we have to admit that we need help from God and the people around us. We can’t do it on our own.

God says we can come boldly to His throne to ask for help when we need it most. He doesn’t abandon us in our weakness. He doesn’t leave us stranded.

If you feel like you are a captive to sin and addictions, remember that God is in the business of setting captives free. Ask Him to help you! He can set you free.

Remember: We can overcome any addiction through the power of His Holy Spirit.

What God wants:

Give you the power to overcome temptations.

Give you wisdom to make wise choices.

Bring people into your life that will help you stay strong.

ReflectionQuestions:

What bad habits do I have that are hard to break?

Are there addictions in my life that are holding me back from my full potential?

Will I humble myself to come to God and ask for His help to break these habits?

What does it mean to be empowered by the Holy Spirit?

Take a moment to hear from God:

Read the following Bible passages for the day and ask God to speak to you: